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Tom BanseWashington state's above-average unemployment rate hasn't budged since last December. For July, the state’s Department of Employment Security Wednesday again pegged it at 5.8 percent.Above-Average Jobless Rate In Washington State Refuses To Budge http://nwpr.org/post/above-average-jobless-rate-washington-state-refuses-budge
82593 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 17 Aug 2016 23:42:38 +0000Above-Average Jobless Rate In Washington State Refuses To Budge Tom BanseThe statewide unemployment rate in Washington is not budging despite steady hiring by employers. It's stuck at 5.8 percent in the latest monthly jobs report released Wednesday by the Washington Employment Security Department.Despite Job Gains, Washington Jobless Rate Not Budging http://nwpr.org/post/despite-job-gains-washington-jobless-rate-not-budging
78797 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 18 May 2016 22:46:09 +0000Despite Job Gains, Washington Jobless Rate Not Budging Tom BanseWashington, Idaho and Oregon have all placed in the top ten nationally for job growth over the past year.Northwest States In Top 10 Nationally For Job Growth Over Past Yearhttp://nwpr.org/post/northwest-states-top-10-nationally-job-growth-over-past-year
65750 as http://nwpr.orgThu, 16 Jul 2015 00:23:14 +0000Northwest States In Top 10 Nationally For Job Growth Over Past YearTom BanseThe recovery from the Great Recession has crossed a milestone in Washington state.Number Of Unemployed In Washington At Lowest Level Since Recession Beganhttp://nwpr.org/post/number-unemployed-washington-lowest-level-recession-began
61543 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 15 Apr 2015 22:15:20 +0000Number Of Unemployed In Washington At Lowest Level Since Recession BeganTom BanseThe Washington and Oregon employment departments have closed the book on 2014 with the release of their December jobs numbers.2014 Good For Job Creation In Washington and Oregonhttp://nwpr.org/post/2014-good-job-creation-washington-and-oregon
57669 as http://nwpr.orgThu, 22 Jan 2015 23:39:27 +00002014 Good For Job Creation In Washington and OregonTom BanseWashington and Oregon's latest unemployment numbers offer a paradox.Washington Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly Amidst Steady Hiring http://nwpr.org/post/washington-unemployment-rate-ticks-slightly-amidst-steady-hiring
56047 as http://nwpr.orgThu, 18 Dec 2014 00:08:23 +0000Washington Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly Amidst Steady Hiring Tom Banse Employers added more than 5,600 jobs in Washington state last month. But the statewide unemployment rate as reported by the state Wednesday rose by 0.3 points to 6 percent. The rise in the unemployment rate is not necessarily bad news, according to state labor economist Paul Turek. He said the economic recovery has encouraged people on the sidelines to begin job searches in greater numbers than the labor market can absorb right now. "During periods of economic recovery, it is not too uncommon to see a rise in the unemployment rate when we get more workers moving in looking for improved job prospects," Turek said.Until those job seekers get work though, they're counted with the unemployed. This rise in Washington's unemployment rate in October puts it slightly above the national average for the first time in two years. Like Washington, Oregon added thousands of jobs last month. But in Oregon, labor force growth and hiring is more in sync. The statewide unemployment rate remained steadyWhy The Unemployment Rate Rises When Companies Are Adding Jobshttp://nwpr.org/post/why-unemployment-rate-rises-when-companies-are-adding-jobs
54809 as http://nwpr.orgThu, 20 Nov 2014 00:39:47 +0000Why The Unemployment Rate Rises When Companies Are Adding JobsAlexi Horowitz Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady last month. That’s despite steady job growth in several industries. Oregon added 9,900 new jobs in October. That’s the largest single month employment gain in almost 20 years. State employment economist Nick Beleiciks says those jobs came from growth in several key industries. “Manufacturing has added a lot of jobs during the recovery, professional business services, and healthcare and social assistance just keeps growing,” Beleiciks said. Despite those gains, the unemployment rate stayed flat at seven percent. Beleiciks says that’s because the labor force has continued to grow at a comparable rate as unemployed Oregonians and students reenter the job market, and as new job seekers arrive from out of state. Copyright 2014 Northwest News Network Oregon's Unemployment Rate Holds Steadyhttp://nwpr.org/post/oregons-unemployment-rate-holds-steady
54755 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 19 Nov 2014 01:52:50 +0000Oregon's Unemployment Rate Holds SteadyTom Banse Job growth stalled during September in Oregon and Washington according to new numbers from the respective state employment departments. In Washington's case, state labor economist Paul Turek is not too concerned though by one month of flat hiring. "Put it in context of what has been happening in the labor market. We seem to be sustaining momentum. Every now and then we have a little blip," Turek said. Turek announced Washington's unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a point to 5.7 percent in September. The employment departments in both Oregon and Washington noted that the pace of job gains has slowed since the beginning of summer. However, Turek sees encouraging signs of an upswing in construction and from retailers anticipating good holiday sales. The Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday that its statewide unemployment rate is holding steady at 7.1 percent. Copyright 2014 Northwest News Network Job Growth Stalls In Washington & Oregon During Septemberhttp://nwpr.org/post/job-growth-stalls-washington-oregon-during-september
53227 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 15 Oct 2014 23:26:42 +0000Austin JenkinsWashington’s jobless rate has dropped to below 6 percent. That's the lowest level in six years. That’s according to the June jobs report released Wednesday. Seattle’s King County is leading the recovery. But most Washington counties remain above the statewide average. And some rural counties of the state are much higher. Washington Jobless Rate At 6-Year Low, But Rural Counties Laghttp://nwpr.org/post/washington-jobless-rate-6-year-low-rural-counties-lag
49148 as http://nwpr.orgThu, 17 Jul 2014 00:12:18 +0000Washington Jobless Rate At 6-Year Low, But Rural Counties LagEmilie Ritter SaundersOne of Idaho’s only business incentive programs is getting a facelift. Emilie Ritter Saunders explains the nearly 20-year-old program was meant to lure businesses to the state, now, that focus is changing.Idaho Revamps Often-Criticized Worker Training Programhttp://nwpr.org/post/idaho-revamps-often-criticized-worker-training-program
48035 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 25 Jun 2014 15:19:45 +0000Idaho Revamps Often-Criticized Worker Training ProgramScott GrafFrom April to May, the state says Idaho's unemployment rate fell from 5 percent to 4.9 percent. It marks the first time in nearly six years the jobless rate has been that low. It's the ninth straight month total employment set a record. Idaho's Unemployment Rate Continues To Fallhttp://nwpr.org/post/idahos-unemployment-rate-continues-fall
47817 as http://nwpr.orgSat, 21 Jun 2014 00:12:47 +0000Idaho's Unemployment Rate Continues To FallTom BanseThe unemployment rate in Washington state is holding steady at 6.1 percent according to the latest numbers out Wednesday from the state Employment Security Department. Washington State Jobless Rate Holds Steady In Mayhttp://nwpr.org/post/washington-state-jobless-rate-holds-steady-may
47699 as http://nwpr.orgWed, 18 Jun 2014 23:39:56 +0000Washington State Jobless Rate Holds Steady In May